Louisiana on right coastal-erosion track, Jindal says March 6, 2010
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal told the Coastal Conservation Association Friday night (March 5) that the state has never done more to reverse the loss of its wetlands than it’s doing now.
By Todd Masson
Commission considers February deer hunting in Areas 1, 6 March 4, 2010
Hunters in Areas 1 and 6 could be hunting into February if a proposal put forth by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission today is ultimately approved.
By Andy Crawford
Arkansas Duck Calling Classic in two weeks March 4, 2010
Ducks Unlimited and Mack’s Prairie Wings are joining forces March 19 to host the Arkansas Duck Calling Classic, one of the largest sanctioned duck calling competitions in the country, in Stuttgart, Ark. All calling events are qualifiers to the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest held around Thanksgiving.
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Rockefeller’s Price Lake Road closed weekdays beginning March 15 March 3, 2010
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be closing Price Lake Road on Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge on weekdays from March 15 through April 2 to allow for storm-related repair work to the levee road.
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Dreams Come True Bass Classic set for March 6 March 2, 2010
On March 6, the 7th Annual Brian Harris Chevrolet Dreams Come True Bass Classic will be held at Doiron’s Landing in Stephensville. Proceeds from the annual fundraising fishing tournament go to Dreams Come True of Louisiana, Inc., a non-profit organization granting dreams to children in Louisiana with life-threatening illnesses.
By Alicia LaFont
Two big shows this month for sportsmen March 1, 2010
Before all your focus has turned to turkey hunting and blasting that bearded gobbler, and before March Madness peaks and you’re consumed with basketball brackets, how about checking out the great shows offered this month to Louisiana sportsmen?
By Alicia LaFont
Mississippi man arrested for hunting ducks out of season February 25, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents arrested a Mississippi man on Feb. 17 for allegedly hunting ducks out of season in Concordia Parish, the agency reported.
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Coalition group demands NOAA chief live up to 'champion' promise February 25, 2010
The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stood before anglers last fall and promised to champion their cause, and she has now been called on to back that promise up with action to change the way recreational marine fisheries are managed.
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March on Capitol to highlight need for flexible fisheries management February 24, 2010
WASHINGTON – Thousands of fishermen from around the country are gathering today (Feb. 24) in front of the Capitol to demand changes to a federal fisheries law they say is killing jobs and eroding fishing communities.
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Prudhome recognized by NWTF February 22, 2010
Frierson’s Belinda Prudhome was awarded the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 2010 Annie Oakley Award this weekend to recognize Prudhome’s work in getting women involved in the outdoor sports.
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Jindal, Vitter, Cassidy to speak during CCA banquet February 22, 2010
Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. David Vitter, U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy will be among numerous public officials to address conservationists during the Coastal Conservation Association’s annual State Convention March 5-6 in Baton Rouge. The governor’s keynote address will be part of CCA’s awards banquet and dinner on March 5.
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KVD grabs third Classic title February 21, 2010
Kevin VanDam has put an accent on his career with a third Bassmaster Classic title today.
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